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MARTIN
Joined: 09 Dec 2009 Posts: 226 Location: ABERDEEN SCOTLAND
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Posted: Wed Dec 08, 2010 10:00 am Post subject: RETRO CUSTOMS |
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Not for the purist: If you like retro customs, bikes from 70,80 era
that have been custom built,but still keep thier character,check out
http://thekneeslider.com
First two articles about custom shops in Japan show very tastily
modified machines. _________________ Marty
State of the art and leading edge of cocking things up
(00) SB6 (95) HD FXDWG STRETCH (01)GSXR1000K1 |
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oily
Joined: 05 Apr 2008 Posts: 4788 Location: worcestershire
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Posted: Wed Dec 08, 2010 10:14 am Post subject: |
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Love the big Z's. Built one years ago but not quite to that standard (£)
Nearest thing I've got to a custom retro at the moment is my 7/11
Got to have a bit of a cull in the new year and this may be the first to go unfortunately |
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Spring
Joined: 16 Nov 2010 Posts: 106 Location: South Coast UK
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Posted: Thu Dec 09, 2010 12:29 am Post subject: |
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Have a look at the Sanctuary website
Z1,Z1r,ZMk2,Suzuki Katana and more.Top Dollar
Nice bike Oily,sell it and buy a Zed |
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oily
Joined: 05 Apr 2008 Posts: 4788 Location: worcestershire
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Posted: Thu Dec 09, 2010 9:41 am Post subject: |
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Spring wrote: |
Nice bike Oily,sell it and buy a Zed |
Yes I may be selling it...... but to REDUCE the fleet
Finding a rubber framed, narrow wheeled, unmolested Zed at the right money is nigh on impossible these days.
Far too many rose tinted glasses out there (that's why we own Bimota's) |
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Spring
Joined: 16 Nov 2010 Posts: 106 Location: South Coast UK
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Posted: Thu Dec 09, 2010 11:17 am Post subject: |
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Your not wrong Oily.I keep my Amber tinted lenses for another site
......but if you fancy a Zed... |
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oily
Joined: 05 Apr 2008 Posts: 4788 Location: worcestershire
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Posted: Thu Dec 09, 2010 11:38 am Post subject: |
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I take it you've got a Zed for sale i could possibly be interested in the new year.
Details? |
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Spring
Joined: 16 Nov 2010 Posts: 106 Location: South Coast UK
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Posted: Thu Dec 09, 2010 1:28 pm Post subject: |
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I` got a "couple"
What would you prefer? Z900 A4,to go back to Original
Z900 ,non standard/Streetfighter
Z1000 Saxon Mono shock/Gpz motor,1170
I`ve got some early Z1`s but they are fetching £20+
Check the website www.classicbikes.co.uk
Give us a clue
I think there is a "Hole in the market" for Rose tinted visors |
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oily
Joined: 05 Apr 2008 Posts: 4788 Location: worcestershire
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Posted: Thu Dec 09, 2010 3:17 pm Post subject: |
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I see you have got a couple
If I bought one it would probably end up fightered with modern front end, back end and brakes but keeping the classic look.
Probably a 1000 as they seem to be cheaper |
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Spring
Joined: 16 Nov 2010 Posts: 106 Location: South Coast UK
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Posted: Thu Dec 09, 2010 10:30 pm Post subject: |
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They are less money but for how long?The Gpz 1100 Uni Traks are even cheaper but quicker....only needs a round tank make over |
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oily
Joined: 05 Apr 2008 Posts: 4788 Location: worcestershire
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Posted: Sun Dec 12, 2010 12:16 am Post subject: |
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Spring wrote: |
They are less money but for how long?The Gpz 1100 Uni Traks are even cheaper but quicker....only needs a round tank make over |
Got a picture or a link to a gpz with a round tank make over? |
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Spring
Joined: 16 Nov 2010 Posts: 106 Location: South Coast UK
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Posted: Sun Dec 12, 2010 10:56 am Post subject: |
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I don`t have a link for a round tank Conversion,...yet.
www.tankshop.co.uk
This firm make any tank in aluminium,about £350-ish.You need to let him have frame and front end so he can make sure the don`t clash with the tank.There`s a German Co; who supply similar kits for ZRX 1100/1200,
maybe find something there?
The Uni Trak Gpz 1100 seem to sell for not much money compared to earlier models,yet they have more GO.Plenty of aftermarket engine goodies available too I just think it`s the style that puts people off. |
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Spring
Joined: 16 Nov 2010 Posts: 106 Location: South Coast UK
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Posted: Sun Dec 12, 2010 10:57 am Post subject: |
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...oops,wrong link
I`ll try again |
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Spring
Joined: 16 Nov 2010 Posts: 106 Location: South Coast UK
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Posted: Sun Dec 12, 2010 11:01 am Post subject: |
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www.thetankshop.com
Try that Think the prices have gone up a bit since I last looked but aren`t they Beauties. |
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oily
Joined: 05 Apr 2008 Posts: 4788 Location: worcestershire
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Posted: Sun Dec 12, 2010 11:08 am Post subject: |
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Thanks Keith
I'm aware of johns work and the £350 is a starting price not an average price (budget more like £600+ for a tank)also be prepared to wait 6 months to a year
Sorry I thought this was a common conversion. Think I'll stick to looking for a cheap Zed thou |
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